At least two groups of protesters, those at Logan Circle and 13th Street and K Street, celebrated President Donald Trump’s inauguration by breaking windows, damaging police cars, and igniting vehicles on fire.
Author: Philip H. DeVoe (Philip H. DeVoe)
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Smoker’s Club demolished to make way for two apartment buildings
Smoker’s Club Beer and Wine was demolished in late December 2016 to make way for two apartment buildings for senior citizens, a project undertaken by current owners Excel Realty and supported by the city of Hillsdale. Joe Tomina, who operated Smoker’s Club, moved the store to Carleton Road, next door to Hungry Howie’s, under the...
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A 20-year crescendo in the music department
This weekend, 170 members of the Hillsdale College music department’s symphony orchestra and two choirs will participate in three performances of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah.” One-third of the school — roughly 500 students — regularly participate in the music department and one-quarter are members of ensembles. In 1997, however, only 50 students were in the...
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County veteran hall of fame to induct Hillsdale College graduates, among others
On Dec. 7, the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor, veterans from or with a link to the Hillsdale County area will be inducted into the Hillsdale County Veterans Hall of Fame, while others will receive awards recognizing them for their service. “We want to do everything we can to pay respect for veterans, and...
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Choir and orchestra perform Handel’s ‘Messiah’
The Hillsdale College Choir, Chamber Choir, and Symphony Orchestra will perform George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” at College Baptist Church Dec. 2 through Dec. 4. “’The Messiah’ is a special opportunity and I am very excited to be a part of it,” sophomore Alex Pankow, a member of the chorus, said. The choirs and orchestra...